Hi everyone, I first got CFS in my mid 20s. Due to CFS, I avoided getting into relationships because of the fear of being a burden to potential partners and not being able to give them the attention and effort that a healthy relationship deserves. Now in my 30s, I've started to come to accept my limitations and decided to put myself out there to see if I can find someone that would accept me despite my shortcomings.
Recently, I met someone that I've come to really like. We've had a few dates and have gotten to know each other over a span of about 2 months. I am at the point where I feel if we were to take this relationship any further that I must tell her my condition, otherwise I feel it would be unfair to her. I figured I'd check in with everyone that might've gone through this and ask for some advice.
How long did it take before you told your partner about your illness?
How did you break it to them? Did you just do it casually during a conversation or was it this big unveiling where you sat them down and had a face to face talk?
Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you ahead of times.
Recently, I met someone that I've come to really like. We've had a few dates and have gotten to know each other over a span of about 2 months. I am at the point where I feel if we were to take this relationship any further that I must tell her my condition, otherwise I feel it would be unfair to her. I figured I'd check in with everyone that might've gone through this and ask for some advice.
How long did it take before you told your partner about your illness?
How did you break it to them? Did you just do it casually during a conversation or was it this big unveiling where you sat them down and had a face to face talk?
Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you ahead of times.